5 Great Reasons to spend Half Term at the Kenyan coast
Vipingo Ridge has long been an idyllic option for family holidays. A secure development and packed with facilities to entertain every member of the family, it’s a fantastic place spend time together and make memories.
It’s hard to pick only 5 but here are the 5 great reasons to come to Kilifi on the Kenya coast for a family stay at half term.
Vipingo Ridge has a regular Holiday Club for Kids - aiming to create a social environment for children to interact, be creative and to try new things. These activities vary each holiday, but arts and crafts creative play mornings are supervised by an educational professional and are the backbone of the opportunities for children of all ages.
On a Friday early evening we host a ‘cinema’ night. Showing kids movies on our big screen, children gather to watch and escape into Disney or other age appropriate film. Each child should be accompanied by an adult, but it’s a great chance for the adults to grab a sundowner (and a break).
Both of these activities are held in the Sundowner events space (unless otherwise stated).
We have Kids Club - mornings during the school holidays. 500/- for 3 hours of child entertainment 9:00AM-12:00PM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab Course hosts the finale event of the US Kids Coastal Local Golf Tour.
Beach, Bonfire, DJ and BBQ - Join us at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club for a Full Moon Party. Bonfire night and a Full Moon.
Registration is opening soon for the Vipingo Ridge Triathlon 2026. Join us on Sunday 27th December for a fun-filled morning of sports and family at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club.
2. Child friendly outdoor activities
One of the best things about the Vipingo Ridge lifestyle is that we engage with nature and the outdoors. Less time spent on devices and looking at a screen, and more time interacting and learning new physical pursuits.
The Sundowner venue for the Kids Clubs is also close to our swimming pool, tennis courts and pony stables, activities that parents can book directly at any time. We have access to coaches and instructors to help them to experience and develop these sports. Book through our reservations team based at the Hub.
We also have a variety of trails, organised bike rides, nature walks and buggy rides can also be arranged for your family to explore further afield in our Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. Connecting with nature
Vipingo Ridge is a sanctuary for both people and wildlife. When visiting Vipingo Ridge there are over 300 large herbivores roaming freely, great for an ‘at home’ safari. We also have 13 trained Rangers on the team, and have recently started to introduce Ranger walks.
This is an educational experience, highlighting the natural world and varied habitats of Vipingo Ridge. During half term we’re doing a special, shorter morning walk for families to experience the natural wonders of the Ridge.
4. Build sandcastles
Vipingo Ridge Beach Club is only a short drive from the main resort, and offers the limitless fun of the beach. White sands for infinite play opportunities, swinging day beds and child-friendly food options in the restaurant, make this a perfect way for the family to spend the day.
We also have a water sports centre, so if you’d like to book snorkelling or a glass bottom boat trip to explore the Marine Reserve, there’s something for everyone. Book through our reservations team based at the Hub.
5. Two public holidays! Mazingira Day and Mushujaa Day long weekends
This half term we have Mazingira Day (10th October) and Mashujaa Day (20th October) a great excuse for a long weekend at the Ridge. From specials and the Beach Club to a great social atmosphere around the Ridge for all the family, it’s a fantastic time to visit.
We also have some special October accommodation packages to make a stay with us in the Signature Villas - book now, we have limited availability.
Take a look at the upcoming events on the calendar for everyone:
We have Kids Club - mornings during the school holidays. 500/- for 3 hours of child entertainment 9:00AM-12:00PM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We have a golf retreat for 8 international guests using a number of our different events spaces over 4 days in October.
Provisional: Return of our client for 2026, Conference, Golf Competition and Beach Gala dinner at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club.
Our popular Duathlon is back in October half term 2026. Registration is open for individual and teams to Race the Ridge! Open to children, elite and veteran categories.
Year of Return to Africa (YORA) are back at the Ridge, and this time we welcome them for a golf competition.
This Mashujaa day we have a new competition in the fun format Florida Scramble. Join us at the PGA Baobab Course for a great public holiday event.
We have a golf group of 60 from Zimbabwe using a number of our different events spaces over 5 days in October.
Entries are opening soon for the Uganda-Kenya Coast Open. Sign up to join the Kenya Coast Team or Team Uganda. Stableford 18-hole competition and prizegiving at the Vipingo Ridge.
We have a golf retreat for 14 international golfers using a number of our different events spaces over 4 days in late October.
Each month our Members and Guests gather to compete for the Mug and Medal. This is a afternoon competition with evening presentation.
The Vipingo Ridge Ryder Cup. A 3-day competition on 13th, 14th, 15th November, Kenyans v The Rest of the World. After the Rest of the World won in 2023 the Kenyans won in 2024 and 2025 - 2026 will be an exciting fourth round.
Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab Course hosts the finale event of the US Kids Coastal Local Golf Tour.
Beach, Bonfire, DJ and BBQ - Join us at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club for a Full Moon Party. Bonfire night and a Full Moon.
Each month our Members and Guests gather to compete for the Mug and Medal. This is a morning competition with lunchtime presentation.
A fun 12 hole twist, with a festive brunch served at the Baobab for our Members and their guests as the golf club ‘Christmas party’ this Jamhuri Day.
Each month our Members and Guests gather to compete for the Mug and Medal. This is a afternoon competition with evening presentation.
Registration is opening soon for the Vipingo Ridge Triathlon 2026. Join us on Sunday 27th December for a fun-filled morning of sports and family at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club.
Join us for a fun over 18s competition - the Tombstone. Fun competition for players and non-players of all abilities.
More Events News:
Over 250 guests joined the prestigious Commander Kenya Navy competition at the PGA Baobab Course.
Over 300 cyclists joining the LOOP Safari Gravel Series Coast Event at Vipingo Ridge, with Ugandan’s Jordan Schleck and Mary Aleper retaining their titles in the 105km.
Vipingo Ridge continues to play a key role in the Uganda Kenya Coast partnership, joining tourism stakeholders in Uganda for the official media launch of the 2026 programme.
July welcomed golf groups as well as some very consistent performances from our Members on the PGA Baobab Course.
The Ladies Coast Open at Vipingo Ridge for 2026 was full of fun and drama with TWO hole in ones! A great day of ladies golf at the PGA Baobab Course.
The Ladies Coast Open is filling up fast with golfers and sponsors coming on board. This highlight of the Ladies golfing calendar is shaping up to be a great competition.
Working together for our shared future was the theme of our recent engagement with local community leadership. Vipingo Ridge is proud to have strong ties to the community and works collaboratively.
World Youth Skills Day 2026 brought together stakeholders from across the Vipingo Ridge and Kilifi ecosystem to embrace the theme: Skills for a Shared Future.
